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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
Cambridge University will hold an independent inquiry into the appointment of Jason Arday following calls from academics and the u
topicRussia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv and its surrounding region, killing at least four people. President Volodymyr Ze
topicGaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza proposed by US President Donald Trump. The Israeli g
topicTrump Will Ask US Companies to Make Missiles in Europe
President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after Tehran agreed to a "total" reopening of the
topicIsrael continues strikes in Lebanon despite ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel launched retaliatory strikes in southern Lebanon, hitting a school and a religious commemoration site, after an explosion k
topicUS conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
President Donald Trump states US forces maintain total control of the Strait of Hormuz and describes the situation as going fine.
topicTrust in news hits a new low, research suggests
A New Mexico court ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million into a fund for teen mental health, ruling that the company's produc
topicUS and Iran make ‘progress’ in talks
Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, though Tehran maintains the waterway will only r
Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza Peace Plan proposed by President Trump and the Board of Peace. Neta
topicU.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. owns and controls the Strait of Hormuz, though shipping data contradicts his assertion that
topicIran's president heads to Pakistan as the U.S. and Iran work on a war-ending deal
Pakistan's defense minister reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a peace arrangement. This diplomatic movement coi
topicIran launches ‘surprise attack’ on US forces in Middle East
Iran continues its five-month war with the US and allies, focusing on control of the Strait of Hormuz to establish itself as a det
topicUS strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck a cargo ship bound for Iran while President Donald Trump claimed total control over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite
topicTwo students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting
Two suspects, aged 14 and 15, are in custody after a shooting at San Jose National High School on June 22, 2026, resulted in three
topicTrump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran
The Trump administration has released a preliminary agreement with Iran, which involves a framework for the Strait of Hormuz. The
topicWhere will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?
Europe is currently the fastest warming continent globally, heating twice as fast as any other region. The UK Met Office warns the
topicHouthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a ballistic missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, amid increased tensions in the
topicHouthis Threaten Red Sea Strikes From North to South
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed six people in a missile attack on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The victims include four
topicIran Update Special Report, June 25, 2026
Yemeni Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks against Saudi-backed government troops, according to Yemeni state media. This esc
topicThe politician who kicked his way to power
Former lawmaker Kim Sung-tae criticized the People Power Party for using 1980s-style tactics to protect Jang Dong-hyeok. Speaking
topicWhat is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?
A super El Nino and rising carbon emissions are fueling record-breaking temperatures across Europe and the United States. Western
topicIran attacks US forces in Jordan as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran and Oman are finalizing a temporary shipping route agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran warns this deal will not
topicDo you know what happened this week? Test your knowledge
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 200 people and injured hundreds more, prompting the government to declare a
topicIran Update Special Report, June 21, 2026
The United States and Israel have postponed planned air strikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions gain momentum. Pres